Soldiers at war in fog of psychotropic drugs — USAF pilot Patrick Burke had been popping dexedrine all day before he arrived home and attacked his friend, yelling, "Jack Bauer told me this was going to happen!" (Seattle Times)

Police working on their memory — Law enforcement officers from all over the region descended on the Portland area recently to test what they remember in the line of fire — and what they don't. (Oregonian)

More bars open to smoking? — A House bill was amended in Olympia on Friday night to include provisions that would allow cigar smoking at up to 100 bars and 500 tobacco retailers in Washington. (Olympian)